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Caprica gets another chance to survive after all

Good news: the rest of Caprica’s first season will start airing next month, instead of January as originally planned. That means that the episodes will air before Syfy has to decide whether to pull the plug on the BSG prequel. The second half of the first season has been in the can for a long…

Television Charlie Jane Anders Sep 9

A crescent moon rises above an unearthly sphere

Earth glows with a ghostly blue fire, as a sliver of moon rises above the horizon, in this amazing photo taken from the International Space Station. Seldom has the Earth looked so magical and… unearthly. Check out another pic below. Photos by NASA/Associated Press

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 9

One notable difference between “The Last Exorcism” and “The Exorcist”

Classic 1970s movie The Exorcist and new horror hit The Last Exorcism both feature reluctant exorcists dealing with crazy teenage girls. But there’s one key difference between the movies that reveals how America has changed since 1972. In The Last Exorcism, the “evil” comes from the heart of Louisiana. In this clip you can see…

Movies Annalee Newitz Sep 9

Predict extinctions before they occur – and stop them

All species on the road to extinction reach a critical moment when their overall chances of survival drop to zero. We might be able to identify when this moment approaches, allowing us to save species on the brink of extinction. This tipping point between extinction and survival is known as “critical slowing down”, a term…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Sep 9

Polygon-headed GI Joe cast is positively baffling

Don’t get us wrong, we’re very excited for the new cartoon G.I. Joe Renegades, but these pictures are…odd. Take a look at the brand new cast of Joes, and their strange rhombus-shaped faces. Here’s the official synopsis of the rebooted series (which sounds a little A-Team-esque… not that that’s a bad thing) “Branded as renegades…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 9

How do radar detectors and jammers work?

Learn the basics of radar detectors and radar jammers. Because anything is better than obeying the law. Everyone has to prioritize when it comes to finances. Some people want to spend their money on online gaming subscriptions with an occasional kick over to their savings account. Some want to toss it to the government in…

io9 Esther Inglis-Arkell Sep 9

The New York Times gets a new science fiction book review column

It’s been a while since the New York Times Sunday Book Review had a regular science fiction book column. So it’s great news that The Third Bear author (and io9 contributor) Jeff VanderMeer has launched a new, semi-regular book column called “Science Fiction Chronicle.” The first outing covers a nicely diverse bunch of authors from…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 9

RoboCop’s secret fourth directive is in fact related to unicorns

If you need a really awesome shirt that will impress pretty much everybody, then your search is over. For just $20, you could be the proud owner of this “RoboCop on a unicorn” tee. Designed by Olly Moss, this is a look for the ages. Pick up the tee via Go Ape Shirts

io9 Annalee Newitz Sep 9

The last True Blood clips you’ll see until next Spring

This Sunday is the season finale of True Blood. But you don’t have to wait until then to get a glimpse of the big vampire ending — we’ve got clips. So enjoy the last True Blood preview until next Spring. Season Finale Trailer

Television Meredith Woerner Sep 9

Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman’s Dark Tower adaptation: a totally insane mix of TV and movies

There’s never been anything like what Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman are proposing for their adaptation of Stephen King’s Dark Tower: a television show that crosses over with three movies, using the same cast for both. Can this even work? According to Deadline, Howard and Goldsman are set to announce a deal with Universal that…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 9

Pink clouds of the spiral galaxy

NGC 300 is one of the brightest and most colorful galaxies in the night sky, thanks to its big pink clouds. Because it’s so close to Earth, you can actually spot it in the night sky with regular binoculars. Located in the Sculptor Group of galaxies just six million light-years from Earth – barely any…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Sep 9

New clip from The Hole proves that Joe Dante’s still got it

Gremlins and The Howling director Joe Dante’s latest picture hasn’t built up a lot of buzz State-side yet. Let’s hope this brand new clip changes all that. Because his new picture, The Hole, seems a return to his 80s scares. Here’s the official synopsis: Life couldn’t possibly get worse, or so thought 17 year old…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 9

Martin Freeman could be The Hobbit after all. Plus, Ali Larter explains how much ass Resident Evil will kick (a lot)

The star of the British Office might still be the new Bilbo Baggins. Milla Jovovich will fly off the screen to kick your ass in the 3D Resident Evil Afterlife. Chuck adds a real nightmare to its cast. Spoilers away! The Hobbit: There’s a new twist in the “Will Martin Freeman play Bilbo Baggins?” story…

io9 Alasdair Wilkins Sep 9

Most of Sony’s TVs Over 40-Inches in Size Will be 3D-Enabled In Next Year

By the end of 2011, Sony is planning to cut most of the pure-2D models out of its 40-inch and over offering, upping the number of 3D-enabled sets. We can look forward to higher prices, then. [AV Watch via CrunchGear]

Television Kat Hannaford Sep 9

First set pics showing Captain America’s new costume

Check out Captain America and his sweet, sweet Nazi-slaying motorcycle. A new crop of gloriously patriotic pictures have emerged from Captain America: The First Avenger set showing Steve Rogers, his enemies, and a lot of sexy time period whips. Many thanks to the Daily Mail for putting out these great set photos. We have so…

io9 Meredith Woerner Sep 8

Brain Scans Can Predict How You’ll React to a Movie Scene

CRASH! A deafening roar and the cinema screen explodes with light. The scene is certainly startling, but is this movie stirring up the right emotional reactions deep down? Rather than ask your opinion, it’s now possible to cut out the middleman and go straight to your brain for the verdict. This new approach, known as…

Movies Jessica Hamzelou - NewScientist Sep 8

Will the cinematic history of the 20th century be destroyed by fungus?

A lot of twentieth century history and culture is preserved on film. But in fifty years, this history could be lost. And it’s all because of pernicious microbes that eat away at film, according to a new study. Microbiology researcher Gavin Bingley worked with the British Film Archive to study a problem that their archivists…

io9 Annalee Newitz Sep 8

What’s the point of time travel if you can’t change anything?

Last night’s Warehouse 13 was another one where things felt a bit muddled — what was the point of all that time-traveling, exactly? But the beautiful coda almost made the whole thing worth while. Spoilers ahead… So full disclosure here — I’m picky about time travel stories. I love time travel when it’s done right,…

io9 Charlie Jane Anders Sep 8

New Monsters preview gives a first glimpse of Mexico’s intergalactic horror

The new trailer for Gareth Edward’s indie kaiju flick is up, and it’s a doozy. Check out a spoiler-filled first look at the titular abomination, and laugh as the puny Earthmen try to contain the creature. For those readers who need a crash course on this shoestring-budgeted flick, here’s the synopsis: Six years ago NASA…

io9 Cyriaque Lamar Sep 8

Missile Beats Flying Lightsaber In Crucial Test

Missile 1, Flying Laser 0. So much for America’s real-life “lightsaber.” The Missile Defense Agency has spent billions to trick out a Boeing 747 with a laser to shoot down missiles. But the so-called Airborne Laser Test Bed just failed a crucial test that it was expected to pass: shooting down a mock nuclear-armed missile…

io9 Spencer Ackerman - Danger Room Sep 8

Caprica gets another chance to survive after all

A crescent moon rises above an unearthly sphere

One notable difference between “The Last Exorcism” and “The Exorcist”

Predict extinctions before they occur – and stop them

Polygon-headed GI Joe cast is positively baffling

How do radar detectors and jammers work?

The New York Times gets a new science fiction book review column

RoboCop’s secret fourth directive is in fact related to unicorns

The last True Blood clips you’ll see until next Spring

Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman’s Dark Tower adaptation: a totally insane mix of TV and movies

Pink clouds of the spiral galaxy

New clip from The Hole proves that Joe Dante’s still got it

Martin Freeman could be The Hobbit after all. Plus, Ali Larter explains how much ass Resident Evil will kick (a lot)

Most of Sony’s TVs Over 40-Inches in Size Will be 3D-Enabled In Next Year

First set pics showing Captain America’s new costume

Brain Scans Can Predict How You’ll React to a Movie Scene

Will the cinematic history of the 20th century be destroyed by fungus?

What’s the point of time travel if you can’t change anything?

New Monsters preview gives a first glimpse of Mexico’s intergalactic horror

Missile Beats Flying Lightsaber In Crucial Test

Two Songs We Really Wish Were the Anime Outros for ‘Steel Ball Run’

AI Training Data Giant Mercor Is Reportedly Looking to Buy the Work You Did at Your Old Job

Utah Is Giving Dr. AI the Power to Renew Drug Prescriptions

Here’s the Perfect Excuse to See ‘Project Hail Mary’ Again

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This Ridiculously Simple Trick Might Stop Gulls From Nabbing Your Lunch

‘Starfleet Academy’ Season 3 Could Have Done the ‘Voyager’ Sequel Episode of Robert Picardo’s Dreams

Judge Kills Lawsuit Against Infamous Study That Might Have Increased Teen Suicides

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